Re: NAB Challenge: Carlton vs. Sydney at Etihad
Reply #223 –
I don't remember Whiley getting caught with the ball last night, that has to be a plus !!
Lamb was trying hard, still hasn't shown a great deal, but worth persisting with atm imo.
Rowe needs to snap out of this streak of poor form, he has shown a lot better in the past, here's hoping he can find similar form again in the future, and quickly.
Gibbs didn't look all that interested last night, I'm hoping he was just in 'pre-season' mode.
Phillips is way ahead of Gorringe as a ruckman, Gorringe did a couple of nice things, but not nearly enough. Hopefully Phillips will start sticking some marks soon.
Our forward structure looked next to non existent, that's a coaching issue, I rarely saw a player on the lead. A stagnant forward line is much easier to defend.
Cripps looks as though he is ready to continue on from last year. Graham is looking good, Boeky has stepped it up from last year, Kerridge is a beast, Wright showed a bit, Walker looked rusty.
Weitering is all class, he just needs a quality partner in crime down back for the next 10 years to support him.
All in all, it's good to see a game plan that when fully implemented will challenge any team. There are definitely sprouts and shoots showing, how quickly they will reach full maturity, we will just have to wait and see !!
Go Blues !!